mummer

[ muhm-er ]

/ ˈmʌm ər /

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noun

a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime, especially at Christmas and other festive seasons.

an actor, especially a pantomimist.

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Origin of mummer

First recorded in 1400–50, mummer is from the late Middle English word mommer.See mum², -er¹

Words nearby mummer

mumchance, mu meson, Mumetal, Mumford, Muʾmin, mummer, Mummerset, mummery, mummichog, mummification, mummify

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How to use mummer in a sentence

"Not such a mummer as I am within the walls, and thou knowest that well enough, dame," replied the apprentice.
The Fortunes of Nigel|Sir Walter Scott
Of the identity between the lady's voice and that of the melancholy mummer he had not a moment's doubt.
Return of the Native|Thomas Hardy
If the simpleton believes, the mummer has won the game, but he has not simulated real foolishness; he has simulated navet.
Criminal Psychology|Hans Gross
It was an admirable piece of acting; it was the performance of a genius at the mummer's art.
The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig|David Graham Phillips

The mummer returned quickly; but the majority of the migrants stayed abroad for some time.
Oscar Wilde, Volume 1 (of 2)|Frank Harris

British Dictionary definitions for mummer

mummer

/ (ˈmʌmə) /

noun

one of a group of masked performers in folk play or mime

a mime artist

jocular, or derogatory an actor

Word Origin for mummer

C15: from Old French momeur, from momer to mime; related to momon mask

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